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title: "Centrica publishes transcript of 2026 interim results investor presentation and Q&A"
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description: "Centrica reported H1 2026 results with adjusted EBITDA of GBP 737 million and a 9% dividend increase. The company faced a GBP 216 million retail bad-debt charge and near-exhaustion of gas storage, declining to extend production consent. Optimisation efforts remain on track for GBP 250 million EBITDA savings, with long-term targets reiterated despite expected muted performance in 2027."
datetime: "2026-07-30T15:12:04.000Z"
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# Centrica publishes transcript of 2026 interim results investor presentation and Q&A

-   Centrica hosted its 2026 interim results investor presentation and Q&A, attended by CEO Chris O’Shea, CFO Russell O’Brien, the leadership team, and the chairman. \* H1 adjusted EBITDA GBP 737 million; adjusted EPS 6.8p; free cash outflow GBP 570 million; closing net cash GBP 709 million; interim dividend up 9% to 2p. \* Retail bad-debt charge GBP 216 million, 4% of revenue; UK supply receivables about GBP 2 billion after provisions; management pressed for a social tariff. \* Rough gas storage near exhaustion; no summer injection without support; production consent expires in April; management does not plan to seek an extension. \* Optimisation stayed on track for about GBP 250 million EBITDA; 2027 expected muted after Middle East-driven repositioning; long-term target GBP 300-400 million by 2028 reiterated. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Centrica plc published the original content used to generate this news brief on July 30, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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